A total fire ban will be enforced from midnight tomorrow for large parts of south-east Queensland ahead of a sweltering heatwave forecast.

The ban, which will be in effect for 24 hours, will apply from Noosa stretching down to the Gold Coast and includes the Scenic Rim and Somerset regions.

The Queensland Fire Department confirmed the fire ban will remain in place until midnight on Tuesday due to heightened fire conditions.

Unusually hot weather is sweeping across the state, made worse by potential thunderstorms which could whip up some dangerous fire conditions.

"With hot, dry and gusty westerly winds ramping up, large parts of Queensland will see heightened fire danger today," the Queensland Fire Department warned in a message to residents.

"QFD crews are prepared to respond, bu

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